17/03/2023
A colleague from work asked me for some advice as a family member had recently died.
Although I wasn't the Celebrant for the actual service I was happy to help.
The family were finding it hard to think of ideas, songs and readings that would represent their Aunts character, loves and wishes.
Aunty had grown up and lived in London all her life. She had built up her own buisness, was a trendy, sassy character who was loved, and loved everyone.
I suggested songs such as:
Hometown Glory by Adele (entry music)
Water Loo Sunset (to be played after Eulogy reading)
Respect by Aretha Franklin
or
I'm every woman by Chaka Khan
Or
Down Town by Petula Clark. (On departure)
These were only suggestions, but could help the family in the right direction.
To even begin the process of arranging a Funeral Service for a loved one can be paralysing, I was very happy to support them in this first step.